The Passionate Pastor Podcast

The True Meaning of Insha’Allah

Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 23-24 of Surah Kahf, and the true meaning of the phrase "inshā’Allah."Qur'an link: https://quran.com/18/23 and https://quran.com/18/24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Beware the Enviers

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how some people, just like Satan before them, like to bring you down out of jealousy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

The Safety of God’s Path

In his latest sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 1-2 of Surah Taha and their implications.Qur'an link: https://quran.com/taha This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Ramadan Resolutions After Eid

In this special Eid-ul-Fitr edition of the Passionate Pastor, Dr. Hassaballa encourages himself and everyone else to resolve to be better versions of themselves in the months and years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Created For Mercy

In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the verse in Surah Hud, verse 119, and its implications. It also ties in perfectly with the fast of Ramadan.Qur'anic verse link: https://quran.com/11/119 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

The Eucharist in the Qur’an

Dr. Hassaballa discusses the story of the Eucharist in the Qur'an (5:112-115) and his hope of peace and reconciliation between communities of faith.Qur'an Link: https://quran.com/5/112 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Seerah Part 2

Dr. Hassaballa continues recounting the story of the Prophet Muhammad, peace upon him, from his marriage to Khadija (R) until the first revelation.Based upon the book of the life of Muhammad (S) by Martin Lings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Flipping the Script on Freedom

In this Friday sermon delivered on March 15, Dr. Hassaballa discussed the concept of fasting and how it relates to our freedom, "flipping the script" on what it means to be truly free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Seerah Series Part 1

This is the first part of a multipart series on the story of the life of the Prophet (S), based on the book by Martin Lings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Flipping the Script on Bankruptcy

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the very frightening Hadith about the bankrupt one of the Prophet's (S) Ummah.Qur'an: https://quran.com/6/158Hadith: https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:2418Hadith: https://sunnah.com/bulugh/16/95 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com